Focusing on how you sell instead of just relying on product, brand, and service excellence can increase customer retention and shorten your sales cycle. Put another way, it's not what you sell but how you sell it.

As a homebased entrepreneur, Twitter gives you an open door to connect not only with other entrepreneurs, but also with other companies, marketing experts, and more. But is it right for your business?

While most companies are trying to cut costs by eliminating staff and shutting down operations, some are finding new ways to innovate and grow by predicting - and quickly readying themselves for - emerging markets. They understand that while the overall economy may be shrinking, new markets can still be found.